Boston Will Begin Construction Next Week On Safety Improvements At Scene of Louisa Gag’s Homicide
The City of Boston plans to begin construction next week on safety improvements to the intersection of Tremont, Parker, and Terrace Streets, where a truck driver struck and killed City Hall employee Louisa Gag earlier this summer.
October 9, 2026
Pittsfield Area Railroad Improvements Will Help Set the Stage For More Amtrak Service to Albany
On Thursday, Governor Healey's administration announced that two track improvement projects in the Pittsfield area will go under construction in the coming months to improve operations for the seasonal Berkshire Flyer service, and set the stage for a planned Boston-Albany route.
October 9, 2026
City of Boston Plans to Install Cameras to Deter Illegal Driving Near Stopped Buses
“Drivers who ignore safety laws and put our kids at risk must be held accountable,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
October 8, 2026
Can Waltham and Weston Transform Aging Office Parks Into A Transit-Oriented Neighborhood?
Developers are planning up to 880 new homes and a new regional rail station to replace struggling office parks in Waltham and Weston.
October 6, 2026
UMass Study: Rural Transit’s Economic Benefits Far Exceed Its Modest Costs
A suite of economic impact studies from Transportation for Massachusetts and the UMass Amherst Donahue Institute concludes that rural microtransit services generate millions of dollars' worth in economic benefits each year for the small towns where they operate.
October 1, 2026
Bicyclist Severely Injures Pedestrian In Unprotected Commonwealth Ave. Bike Lane Near Kenmore Square
Boston Police told StreetsblogMASS that the victim's condition is improving and that she's expected to live.
September 30, 2026
T Shutting Down the Core of the Green Line For 9 Days Through Sunday Oct. 4
The T will close the central trunk of the Green Line's four branches for 9 days starting Saturday, Sept. 26 in order to continue its replacement of 19th-century signal equipment in the light rail system's tunnels.
September 25, 2026
MBTA Board Meeting Recap: Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras Go Live Next Week
The MBTA's new automated camera enforcement program, which will capture and issue fines to the owners of vehicles caught blocking bus stops and dedicated bus lanes, will go live with a soft launch next Thursday, October 1.
September 24, 2026
MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge
MassDOT expects the construction project to last about three years.
September 23, 2026
Westfield Breaks Ground On Downtown Traffic-Calming Project
The City of Westfield is installing traffic-calming improvements on one of its most dangerous downtown streets.
September 22, 2026
